On May 20, 2021 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized storage of Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech SE’s COVID-19 vaccine at standard freezer temperatures for up to one month, in an effort to make the vaccine more widely available. Unopened, thawed...
Youth e-cigarette use is on the rise, but pediatricians can play a key role in helping their patients quit vaping. Click here to view the special presentation "Escape the Vape: E-Cigarettes 101" from the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics'...
For Immediate Release May 17, 2021 Tallahassee, FL Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Supports Continued Use of Masks in Schools Statement by the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics “Taking into account that children under...
What Clinicians Need to Know About Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccination of Adolescents CDC COCA Call: Friday, May 14, 2021 at 2pm EDT The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Call on May...
Congratulations, Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Members! YOU did it! FCAAP has received the 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics Outstanding Chapter Award in the Very Large Chapter Category! We're so proud of your hard work and dedication to...
Screening, Brief Intervention, & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Procedure Codes Update The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) announced this afternoon that Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) SBIRT codes have been added to...
After a year of the unexpected, we are excited to bring back one of FCAAP’s most anticipated events – The Future of Pediatric Practice annual conference! Although this year’s conference will look somewhat different than previous years due to enhanced safety and health measures, we are confident that you will have an exceptional experience whether attending in-person or virtually.
#FCAAPwellness a pediatric provider wellness series exclusively for FCAAP members Purpose: To provide activities and resources to support the all-around wellness of FCAAP members, including physical fitness, nutrition, mental wellness, self-care,...
The Spring 2021 edition of The Florida Pediatrician is now available! In this issue... Knowing Too Much, but Understanding Too Little: Making Sense of Genotype-Phenotype Correlation in Modern Day Medicine Long Term Psychosocial Outcomes of Childhood Cancer Survivors...
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is recruiting primary care practices to join a 4-month learning collaborative aimed to identify the needs of pediatric healthcare clinicians related to increasing routine vaccination in children and adolescents...
